2015 West Florida Model boat club, Sarasota, FL

[RayR]

Guys,

Here is pic of Bennet Park with the course layout. I have been there several times, and I can tell you it is a very, very, very long trek from the parking lot to the dock.

[flraptor07]

Guys,

Here is pic of Bennet Park with the course layout. I have been there several times, and I can tell you it is a very, very, very long trek from the parking lot to the dock.

That's why we need to have a meeting there so everybody can see how the place is laid out. and like I said we would need to figure out a way to get everybodies equipment down to lakeside, via Golfcart with a wagon of some kind or something like that but I think it's doable. And granted lakeside access will not be as easy as Ackerman but the lake, grounds, and facilities are way nicer than Ackerman and IMO that more than makes up for it.

[ron1950]

is that white path/road usable? if it is but not parking then if allowed we could drive down it and unload then drive back to parking....maybe co will work something out

[flraptor07]

is that white path/road usable? if it is but not parking then if allowed we could drive down it and unload then drive back to parking....maybe co will work something out

Yes Ron, it's a nice shell path/road wide enough to drive down and there is a area at the dock on each side of the path to set up tables and canopies. That's just stuff we'll have to work out if we all decide to move there.

[rdcracer]

Cool Rich, it'll deffinetly be a little closer for you and most everybody else in the club. Except for the guys that come from way south but it's only about 15-20 mins more and it's easy to get to directly off the interstate by about the same as Ackerman.

I dont think it is really that much farther from them. I would say about 10 min

[rdcracer]

What is the grassy area that is central to the lake? Why do we need the course by the dock. By the photo if we set up the course centered it would be closer to the parking. How about this for a drivers stand June 10th Race 093 (web)3.jpg

[flraptor07]

The grassy area is Scoccer fields, the thinking was that the dock could double as the drivers stand.

[HRC]

Man...I am behind the ball here. When you guys go please let me know when. Lets have a look see.

[flraptor07]

Man...I am behind the ball here. When you guys go please let me know when. Lets have a look see.

For sure Dave, we're gonna plan a day real soon for everybody to meet at Bennett and check the place out.

[bill34207]

I still haven't gotten around to shooting any pix of stuff to sell yet (but have been making progress on my Rookie II build and the turbine is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday)
Here's something that might be of interest to someone looking for a STD class boat.
Aeromarine Mean Machine hull, & hardware with a pair of T120 ESC's and Hitec HS225MG sterring servo installed. Speemaster .187 stingers, .150 flex cables etc. $200.00 cash, local pickup.

[bill34207]

Ahem http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...House-Cleaning

[ron1950]

glad someone bought that twin cheata bill ... I might have pulled the trigger on that one lol

[bill34207]

Careful Ron. It's not gone yet. I'm still waiting to see the paypal transfer.

[tiqueman]

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

I spoke with Parks and Rec and want to get the ball rolling on possibly using Bennet park in Bradenton.

Lets all meet at 9:30 at Bennet Sunday morning. We will not be running there, only to have a look so we can discuss options and see what it has to offer. We will then proceed to Ackerman for our normal run.

the address is
400 Kay Road, Bradenton 34208

It is off exit 220 which is SR 64 in Bradenton. You will go west of I 75 and I believe Cypress Creek Blvd runs on the west side of walmart. you will turn North. Follow that back and it turns into Kay and the park will be on your left.

Bill, if you wouldn't mind, please make a note on the website

Gracias

[tiqueman]

Please respond to all that read the above to let me know whos planning and who is not planning to attend.